I always get a thrill of achievement when I complete a story or a poem that I consider to be worthy of the effort. It's kind of like diving into warm water after standing around in the winter cold a while. The warming sensation surges through the body like a strong wave. Good writing is like that, only more fulfilling. I'm searching for honest criticism so I may improve my writing skills. I appreciate all input, positive and negative, about the story, plot, grammar, etc. Thank you.